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8 Boat Clubs In Naples, Florida You Should Know (Must-See!)

Naples, Florida, is a beautiful and bustling city with plenty of boat clubs that allow you to enjoy everything the Naples Bay has to offer.

People join boat clubs for access to a fleet of boats rather than purchasing a boat of their own or renting every time they want to go out on the water. Florida, among many tropical paradises, is the perfect place to try out owning a boat club membership!

We’ve researched the premier boating and yacht clubs in Naples, Florida. Our findings of the pros and cons of each club are listed below.

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Freedom Boat Club – Naples Bayfront

Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest franchise-based boat clubs in the United States. These clubs are known for their excellence in service and fleet selection.

Guaranteed levels of Freedom Boat Club membership allow you to enjoy boat club locations around the country, including one of their several sites in Naples.

• Scenic marina located within the Naples Bayfront
• Within walking distance of restaurants such as Pelican Bend and The Boat House
• The Naples Bay location offers easy access to Keewaydin Island
• Provides a variety of fun social events beyond boating, like bowling
• The fleet does not feature a small boat for intimate groups
• May not be the best option for boaters looking for a small club

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Naples Sailing & Yacht Club

Naples Sailing & Yacht Club has been serving the beautiful Naples bay area since 1964.

In addition to the extensive fleet offered by the club, over the years, it has become known for being the home of one of Naples’ most excellent dining establishments overlooking the bay.

• Located in the Yacht Basin overlooking Naples Bay
• This club features a variety of clubs within the club, such as Wine Club and Bridge Club
• The dock is monitored via security cameras and the dock master seven days a week
• Members can enjoy an exceptional dining experience in a variety of locations within the club
• During the off season, members lose access to perks such as the fine dining
• Members are asked to adhere to a dress policy within certain member areas

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Naples Boat Club

Naples Boat Club offers members access to a boathouse with space for over 150 boats.

In addition to the vast expanse of the club’s marina, there are also residential condos and exceptional dining experiences located within walking distance.

All of the amenities are located in the historic, Olde Naples waterfront.

• Members receive a variety of perks such as fuel discounts
• The marina features Molly’s Marine Service, a service shop for your personal boat
• The clubhouse features a variety of amenities, like the pool and members-only areas
• The onsite restaurant is open to the public as well as club members
• The club is located in a bustling area of Naples

Destination Boat Clubs – Naples, FL

Destination Boat Clubs looks to take the high initial cost out of boating by offering affordable options to join their boating club.

With several locations, including the beautiful Naples marina, this boat club is designed for the boater looking to grow with their boat club.

• Offers a variety of boats to members, from pontoons to center console boats
• Members are allowed to have four different boat reservations in the system at a time
• Membership at one location provides access to all the Destination Boat Clubs
• The club maintains a strict 10:1 member to boat ratio
• Has yet to offer a wide variety of locations to members, with only 3 locations
• Additional insurance coverage is required to take boats more than 10 miles offshore

Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club

Located in an iconic Florida style clubhouse, Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club seeks to bring a premium experience to its members with a relaxed and friendly vibe.

Members have access to a plethora of exclusive social clubs and amenities.

Whether you plan to spend all day out on the water or come back for a bit of fine dining, this club wants to be your new home base for the boating and yacht lifestyle.

• Fishing guides and captain’s service means members can access guidance as needed
• Members have exclusive access to social clubs and benefits
• The clubhouse features a full-service bar and restaurant for when you come ashore
• Hamilton Harbor is certified by the state of Florida as a Clean Marina
• Some memberships require a sizeable non-refundable deposit
• The fuel dock is open to the public

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BayWater Boat Club

Opened in 2006 by experienced business owners and passionate mariners, BayWater Boat Club has grown to become one of the area’s premier boating clubs.

With 40 boats available to members in the beautiful family-owned marina between Fort Myers and Naples, there is something for everyone in this fast-growing boat club.

• BayWater’s contracts lock in their 10:1 boat to member ratio
• There are eight deckhands and two experience dock masters at the ready to help members
• For those times you don’t want to drive, the club offers the services of a captain
• The club offers a variety of pontoon, center console, and deck boats
• Does not offer as many social aspects as other boat clubs
• Members must use two back-to-back reservations in order to keep boats past 5 p.m.

Naples Yacht Club Inc.

Naples Yacht Club has served the friendly and beautiful community of Naples since 1947. With a focus on building lasting relationships for its passionate yachtsmen, the club offers a vast array of social clubs and events.

Out on the water, club members can enjoy premium yachting and sailing.

• Members have access to an exquisite fine dining experience in the club
• Club members can receive guidance from a club with over 50 years experience
• The club places pride on its extensive social calendar
• Members are expected to adhere to a formal dress code
• The club’s website offers little information regarding membership benefits and costs

Pelican Isle Yacht Club

Pelican Isle Yacht Club is recognized as one of the premier private yacht clubs in Naples. The club focuses on providing an exclusive feel while still remaining friendly and helpful.

Certified as a Clean Marina by the state of Florida, this club is designed for those who want all the benefits a club can offer.

• Clubhouse tours are offered to potential members
• The marina is located five minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico
• On-site laundry and showering facilities allow you to leave the sea at the club
• The club offers an on-site dining experience
• During the offseason members have less access to on-site activities
• The marina is located on a scenic, yet out of the way island meaning that members should come fully prepared for a day out on the water

Final Thoughts

Naples is home to a variety of boat and yacht clubs . Whether you are searching for an exclusive and tightly knit community within a club, or simply there for the boating experience, there is a boat club for every type.

Each boat club on this list offers a different set of social, fine dining, and boating experiences. The right boat club for you will depend on your priorities and needs.

Before joining a boat club, you should contact the membership director of each club you’re interested in.

Shop around and compare the prices, features, and boat selection of each club. Make sure you consider the location of the club when making your final decision.

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Freedom Boat Club – Naples, Florida

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Naples Model Yacht Club

Sailboat racing is in our blood.  feel the same come and see us in action or bring your boat and race with us.

If you're new to radio controlled sailing or sailing general, the "Beginner's Guide" is an education tool that provides an explanation of sailing rules and helpful hints .

Our Code of Conduct

1.  Learn and sail by the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)

2. Always call infractions by hailing twice "66 protests 55", "66 protests 55".

3.  Acknowledge protests and perform penalty turn(s) as soon as possible.

4.  Follow the Corinthian Spirit and do penalty turns, even when not protested.

5.  Refrain at all times from making derogatory or demeaning remarks, be friendly and courteous.

6.  Help new or less skilled members with sailing technique, technical problems, or understanding the RRS.

7.  Remember to be a good sportsman at all times, because this is a fun sport.

Top 10 Basic Rules of Sailing

1.  When boats are on opposite tacks, the port tack boat must keep clear of the starboard tack boat.

2.  On the same tack and overlapped, the windward boat must keep clear of the leeward boat.

3.  On the same tack and not overlapped, the boat clear astern must keep clear of the boat clear ahead.

4.  A boat that begins the process of tacking or gybing must keep clear of boats that are not tacking or gybing. If you are tacking you lose your rights until you are settled on a close-hauled course.

5.  When a boat acquires the right-of-way (such as gybing her boom to a starboard tack), this boat must initially give the other boats room to keep clear.  After a brief period of time, the boat can exercise her newly acquired rights.

6.  When a right-of-way boat changes course (even a little bit), this boat must initially give the other boat room to keep clear. You cannot quickly change your course to force another boat into a foul.

7.  If a boat comes from behind you and begins to overtake your boat from the leeward side, and if that boat is within 2 boat lengths off your leeward side as it begins to overlap you, that boat is not allowed to sail above its proper course.  In other words, it is not allowed to push you up into the no-go zone.

8.  When boats are overlapped approaching a turning mark, the outside boat must give the inside boat enough room to round, provided that the overlap was established before the lead boat entered the 4 boat-length zone.  This rule does not apply at a starting mark as boats are approaching the start.  The inside overlap boat does not have rights to room at the starting mark.  This rule does apply at the finishing mark.  A boat that has established inside overlap prior to the 4-boat-length zone must be given room to finish.

9.  You must round all marks in the direction specified by race committee, and you must not touch a mark.  The committee boat is considered a mark.  The penalty for touching a mark is one full penalty turn (360). 

10.  Fouls should be exonerated on the course by getting clear of other boats, and doing two full penalty turns (except #9 above which is one full penalty turn). A boat must conduct her penalty turns before reaching the next mark of the course.

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Naples Sailing and Yacht Club

Naples Sailing & Yacht Club combines the best of both worlds. It’s a true boater’s yacht club in addition to it being home of one of the finest dining facilities in Naples.

NSYC has a rich heritage. The club was launched in 1964 by an enthusiastic group of boaters led by Commodore Jack Messmer. It has since become one of Florida’s premier yacht clubs.

The Club has always attracted a widely diverse group of members who share a common goal which is enjoying each other’s company in the NSYC setting. The club’s hallmark is a combination of a strong historical background and a contemporary focus on the evolving needs of its members.

With its rich background, NSYC is a very friendly and welcoming place for newcomers and salty veterans of all ages in a variety of social and boating activities.

Driving Directions

From North Take I-75 to Exit 107 towards Naples, turn west (right) on Route 896 (a/k/a Pine Ridge Road) – turn left on Livingston Road – turn right onto Golden Gate Parkway – turn left onto Goodlette – Frank Road. Take Goodlette Frank Road south until it dead ends at Tamiami Trail East. Turn left onto Tamiami Trail East and head east to River Point Drive turn right onto River Point Drive where the Club is at the end of the drive.

From East Take I-75 to Exit 101, turns left onto Route 9512/Collier Blvd – turn right on Davis Boulevard. Route 84 west to Naples – take Davis Blvd to US 41 and bear right on to Tamiami Trail /US 41 and follow the “Downtown” Naples sign and turn left onto River Point Drive where the Club is at the end of the drive.

Boat Arrival NSYC Club is located on the northern shore of Naples Bay at marker #40 with 5 feet of water at MLW.

South Pointe Yacht Club and Marina 

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A Private Yacht Basin Located within Windstar on Naples Bay. Windstar on Naples Bay is nestled along 2 miles of Naples Bay eastern shore and Haldeman Creek frontage. By land, we are just seven minutes to Old Naples and by sea just one mile across the Bay to Naples Dock and Marina where world class shopping and dining awaits. To the west there is immediate access to Gordon Pass into the Gulf of Mexico along the Port Royal corridor or to a southbound inland waterway passage to Keewaydin Island and Marco Island. 

The Windstar Marina has been a member of the Clean Marina program for the full 10 years of the initiative. What is a Clean Marina? The Florida Clean Marina Program is a voluntary designation program with a proactive approach to environmental stewardship. Participants receive assistance in implementing Best Management Practices through on-site and distance technical assistance, mentoring by other Clean Marinas and continuing education. To become designated as a Clean Marina, facilities must implement a set of environmental measures designed to protect Floridas waterways. These measures address critical environmental issues such as sensitive habitat, waste management, stormwater control, spill prevention and emergency preparedness. Designated facilities and those facilities seeking designation receive ongoing technical support from the Florida Clean Marina Program and the Clean Boating Partnership.

For more information please contact Southpointe Marina [email protected] (239) 774-0518